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Jalapeno Popper Chicken
4.2 from 27 votes

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is packed with flavor and is a great, low carb way to enjoy Jalapeno Poppers! Perfect for summer grilling season!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast boneless/skinless
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños *diced, seeds removed
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoon green onions *chopped
  • 4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese *shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven or grill to 425 degrees F.
  2. Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. If cooking in oven, cook in a baking dish for about 25 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the jalapenos, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
  4. Spread mixture evenly over cooked chicken and return back to grill or oven.
  5. Allow to cook an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese mixture is melted.
  6. Remove chicken from heat and serve!!

Notes

  • *We cooked ours on the grill, but in our cast iron skillet. It kept the grill clean, the kitchen didn’t get heated, and clean up was a breeze!
  • Recipe adapted from: Slender Kitchen
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Nutrition Information

Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 175mg (58%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 908mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 908mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.